# Elf 'N' Cocoa 8K/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

- **When:** Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** Riverwinds Community Center, West Deptford, NJ, 08086
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-66114-elf-n-cocoa-8k-5k-1-mile-fun-run

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/WestDeptford/ElfNCocoa8K5K?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

9th Annual Holiday Race featuring 3 Great Distances and a Whole Lot of fun. 

This race proudly supports the HEADstrong Foundation. Info Here: www.HEADstrong.org 

8K and 5K Race Amenities:

Chip-Timed Race with Live Results and awards

Course Highlights:

Paved Course

Waterfront Areas with Views of Philadelphia

Awards for top male and female finishers in 8K and 5K (Top 3 Overall and Top 3 Per Age Group -10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, and every 10 yrs)

Finisher Medals a Custom Cocoa Mug for All Finishers

Cup of Delicious Hot Cocoa from "Death of the Fox Coffee House" at the Finish for all registered participants 

1 Mile Kids Fun Run Amenities:

1 Mile Non-timed Course for Kids 14 and Under. 

Fun Run Starts at 8:40am (Right Before the 8K/5K)

Finisher Medal and Elf n Cocoa custom beanie for all kids too! Must register by 12/2 to guarantee beanie. 

Cup of Delicious Hot Cocoa from "Death of the Fox Coffee House" at the Finish for all registered participants

1 Miler Kids able encouraged to have a non-registered parent join them. Volunteers on course to direct them.

More Elf N Cocoa Info and Perks:

1 Miler Kids Fun Run Starts at 8:40AM (age 12 and under) - 5K Starts at 9:00AM - 8K Starts at 9:05AM. 

Walkers welcome in 5K distance. Need to register to participate and start at 9:05 behind runners. 

Professional Photographer on staff. Free Downloadable Race and After-Party Photos provided 24-28 hrs after race.

Food Truck - DonutNV - Serving Donuts and Coffee! Pre and post race.

DJ playing Holiday Tunes at Post Race Party

Visit from a Special Character... :)

Jogging Strollers are permitted.

Dogs are not permitted to participate.

Race is Rain or Shine. No Refunds or Transfers.

Volunteers needed. To view details and sign up, Click "Volunteer" tab.

Invite Facebook friends here: Elf N Cocoa 8K/5K/1 Mile Facebook Event Page

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-66114-elf-n-cocoa-8k-5k-1-mile-fun-run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-66114-elf-n-cocoa-8k-5k-1-mile-fun-run) — data from Run This (runthis.run).